A pivotal figure within Yemen’s Houthi rebel movement, Major General Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, their military chief of staff, has been reported killed. This announcement by the Houthis on Thursday, October 16, 2025, follows a period of persistent and increasingly precise Israeli aerial attacks aimed at the group’s leadership.
While the Houthi statement refrained from directly attributing blame to Israel for Major General al-Ghamari’s death, the timing of their declaration strongly suggests a connection to the ongoing Israeli operations. The Israeli military has intensified its campaign, focusing on high-value targets within the Houthi command structure.
Details surrounding the exact time and manner of Major General al-Ghamari’s demise remain undisclosed by the Houthi rebels, adding an air of uncertainty to the already volatile regional conflict.